Online Program Instructor: End-of-Life Doula (EoLD) courses

We are looking to hire instructors for our End-of-Life Doula program. We offer the following courses: 

• End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate (8 weeks) 
• Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate (6 weeks) 
• Pediatric End-of-Life Doula Specialist Professional Certificate (4 weeks) 
• Grief & Bereavement Specialist Professional Certificate (8 weeks) 

*Note: All courses also have a 1-week orientation. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Experience in compassionate care within the field of end-of-life care, palliative care, and/or hospice.  
• Applicants must be a graduate of UVM’s course they will be teaching or be willing to take UVM’s that course.  
• Prior teaching experience is preferred, but a strong desire to educate and share knowledge in a supportive learning environment is also valued.  
• Professional experience in End-of-Life Doula care is required.  
• Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a commitment to UVM’s Our Common Ground values.  
• Applicants must disclose any current or past employment with the University of Vermont or if they are a current UVM student.  
• All work must be conducted in the U.S., and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.  
• A background check will be conducted for successful applicants. 
• Applicants must be able to learn and work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating patience and compassion.  
• Applicants should understand and respect confidentiality, maintain a positive and calm presence, and be highly organized with attention to detail.  
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. 

Time Commitment: Plan to spend at least 15 hours (EOLD/ Grief & Bereavement), 12-15 hours (CAD) or 7.5 hours (Pediatrics) on the course each week (half for co-instruction). 

Salary: Compensation is based on current PACE pay rates. As of 4/10/2025, The End of Life Doula Professional Certificate has a 2.5 Credit Hour Equivalency (CHE), which pays an instructor stipend of $6,000. Subject to change.

Temporary employees are not eligible for University benefits, paid holidays or paid time off.